First Church Williamsport

Daniel models for us what it means to faithfully live in this world without being a part of this world. Daniel 6:10-12, 16-22 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake July 5, 2026

When we refuse to let the world define who we are and trust who God is forming us to be, we will find the courage to step in front of giants, and follow God wherever he is calling us. 1 Samuel 17:38-40 Mitch Marcello June 28, 2026 (VBS Sunday)

When we live into the strength of the Lord rather than our own strength, we live up to our full potential as Jesus followers. Judges 16:4-22 Rev. Dr. Matt Lake June 21, 2026 (Father's Day)

God loves all people and calls us to love all people, even our enemies. Jonah 1:1-17 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake June 14, 2026

The church is called to follow the model of Joseph and stop the cycles of pain and hatred. (Genesis 37:1-10) Genesis 37:1-10 Mitch Marcello June 7, 2026

The story of Noah’s ark reminds us that we serve a God who grieves deeply enough to do something about the brokenness in our world, and who remembers us in such a way as to bring forth new life through that brokenness. Genesis 7:11-24 and Genesis 8:1 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake May 31, 2026

All of us are commissioned as representatives of God, partnering in the New Creation: making all things new and restoring all things to right relationship with God. Exodus 19:1-8 and Acts 2:5-12 Dr. Ben Conrad May 24, 2026 (Pentecost)

We model the love and transformation found in Jesus when we live into the humble power of Christ rather than the power dynamics of this world. Acts 3:1-16 and Ephesians 3:14-21 Reverend Dr. Matt Lake May 17, 2026

Our fuse youth examine the pillar of beautiful diversity. Acts 2:5-11 and Galatians 3:26-29 Keigan McCoy May 10, 2026 (Mother's Day)

Our fuse youth examine the pillar of beautiful Diversity. Acts 2:5-11 and Galatians 3:26-29 Marco Blas May 10, 2026 (Mother's Day)

God’s church is called to reflect the perfect, third way tension of grace and truth modeled in the Way of Jesus in such a way that it defies easy defining found in constructed, human categories. Acts 8:26-40 and John 14:6 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake May 3, 2026

We as rugged disciples seek to give up our lives to discover true life in Jesus Christ. Acts 14:19-22 and Matthew 10:38-39 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake April 26, 2026 (Graduate Recognition)

Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 1:8 Mitch Marcello April 19, 2026

With the renewing of our minds, we can better live into the transforming reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 12:1-2 and Acts 9:1-19 Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake April 12, 2026

Jesus models the power and hope of lament by entering into suffering itself, rather than seeking to ignore it. Lamentations 3:5, 28; Psalm 22:1-5; Matthew 21:6-11 (NIV) Rev. Dr. Matt Lake March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday) **Note that the stream was interrupted partly through the sermon. The audio file has preserved most of the content.

Lament teaches us to trust God, even in our pain. Psalm 13 (NLT) and Lamentations 5 (NIV) Reverend Janet Durrwachter March 22, 2026

The subversive practice of lament fosters faithful discipleship by encouraging us to use our prophetic voice against injustice in this world. Psalm 10:1-7, 12-15 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake March 15, 2026

The practice of lament helps us live as faithful disciples by fostering personal resilience no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. Lamentations 2:1-3, 11-13 and Psalm 74:1-3, 10-12 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake March 8, 2026

Lament matters because when we are shaken to our core it gives us language and voice to live into a more resilient and faithful form of discipleship. Lamentations 2:1-2,11-13 and Psalm 74:1-3, 10-12 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake March 1, 2026

The subversive discipline of lament allows us to engage God faithfully, and discover hope, by naming our honest complaints and requests before God. Lamentations 1:1-2, 9-11 and Psalm 13 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake February 22, 2026

Eternal Life is more than you think and better than you think. John 3:10-16 Reverend Janet Durrwachter February 15, 2026

The fruits of the spirit reflect the truth of God lived out in our lives. Galatians 5:16-26 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake February 8, 2026

When the anchor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is fully realized and embraced in our lives we live changed lives. 1 Corinthians 15:12-26 Reverend Dr. Matthew Lake February 1, 2026

God’s holiness helps us to embrace the truth that we are more flawed than we imagined, but also more loved than we ever dared to hope. Isaiah 6:1-7 Reverend Dr. Matt Lake January 25, 2026

The mission of the Holy Spirit is to bring us near to the life-giving presence of God. Ezekiel 37:1-10 Dr. Benjamin Conrad January 18, 2025